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David A. Barkus focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity. David's industry experience includes aviation and aerospace, computer software and information technology, construction, consumer products, education, energy, food and beverage, franchising, gaming, health care, and restaurants.

Felipe Mejia is a partner in the firm’s Miami office. He specializes in construction and complex litigation representing design professionals, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and condominium associations. He is also experienced in cases involving bodily injury, premises liability, first party property and workers compensation. Mr. Mejia previously served as general counsel for condominium associations. Felipe received his B.A. High Honors from the University of Florida a...

Missel Fernandez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Missel, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Missel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul J. Schwiep is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. Paul J., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Raul E. Salas is a partner in the firm’s Miami office. His practice focuses on real estate law, both transactions and litigation, as well as general commercial civil litigation. Mr. Salas attended Florida State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Science in 1996. While attending Florida State University, Raul Salas was extremely active in the Cuban-American Students Association and served as President. He earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State Univers...

Before joining the firm in 2013, Joel H. Brown was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in 2009. Joel was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1971 and had been practicing personal injury law as a civil trial lawyer prior to his appointment by former Governor Bob Martinez to the County Court in 1990. Following his appointment, Joel served as Associate Administrative Judge of the County Court, Criminal Traffic Division, and then served as Adminis...

Leanne Reagan focuses her practice on executive compensation and employee benefits. She advises public and private companies on the design and implementation of qualified and non-qualified retirement and deferred compensation plans, welfare plans, and other employee benefit programs. A significant portion of her practice involves advising clients on all executive compensation, golden parachute and benefit plan considerations arising in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate...

Steven K. Deutsch is a graduate of New York University and earned his law degree from the University of Miami. He has continually practiced in Florida since 1974. He is recognized as a civil trial attorney by virtue of being currently certified with the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law; certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial; and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Active in the profession, he has served on the Florida Bar Rules of Civil Procedure Committe...

Alexander C. Clavero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Alexander C., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven I. Peretz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Steven I., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.